About the position
JHB North (Waterfall/Midrand)
Our client is a solid Pharmaceutical (animal and human Pharma) multinational with global reach, seeking a Product Manager Companion Animals based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate can come from either human or animal pharma, with strong marketing and product management skills to be able to bring fresh and innovative insights into the Companion Animals - Therapeutics and Vaccines Portfolios. Individuals who have strong Companion Animal Sales Management networks (veterinary surgeons, vet hospitals) may also be considered. The individual is required to Lead this Portfolio as their own business within a business, and to drive new channels and generate higher levels of revenues in a growth market.
Key Purpose of the role
This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the marketing strategies, brand plans and pet Therapeutics and Vaccines strategy throughout the veterinary channel. The person responsible will collaborate cross-functionally, both internally and externally to ensure the development and execution of brand plans and contribute to brand teams and financial planning meetings and preparation. This is a full-time, dedicated marketing role reporting directly to the Head of the Companion Animal Business Unit.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree and or diploma/degree in Marketing Management or related qualification
- Degree in Animal Health is an added advantage but not a pre-requisite
- 3+ years of work experience in a previous product marketing management, field sales management or relevant work experience – within the animal health or pharmaceutical industries or marketing agency experience
- Solid understanding of market insights data and how to interpret and leverage off data for revised or new strategies
- New Product launch capability an advantage.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with excellent presentation, facilitation, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills, including attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, and Excel spreadsheet) applications
- Ability to multi-task, interact, and work within a team environment and function independently when required
Tasks & responsibilities
- Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of strategic plans that optimize sales, market share and revenue growth for a brand or set of brands in the short and long term
- Drive continuous planning and execution of product strategies through frequent evaluation and adaptation of plans according to changes in market and competitor landscape
- Provide a high level analysis of potential business opportunities utilizing insights from market research, industry trends, competitive intelligence, and understanding of therapeutic areas for brand area
- Coordinate and manage relevant opinion leader networks in relation to the past and future portfolio management, including all important external channels to ensure continued long term success
- Develop customer/channel specific marketing strategies by leveraging knowledge of all customer marketing channels and co-promotion partners to add market and brand value
- Monitor product pricing and distribution policy in accordance with the guidelines of corporate and local / regional marketing/business
- Manage stock in coordination with supply chain, develop strategies to sell out short dates stock and monitor stock reports monthly to identify trends and act accordingly
- Closely liaise with the field force to adopt customer's perspectives in order to anticipate their expectations allowing development and evaluation of solutions accordingly
- Deliver appropriate training on product and marketing strategy and tactics for the team to execute their role
Desired Skills:
- Healthcare
- Marketing
- Medical
- Product Management
- Sales
About The Employer:
Our client is a solid Pharmaceutical (animal and human Pharma) multinational with global reach, seeking a Product Manager Companion Animals based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate can come from either human or animal pharma, with strong marketing and product management skills to be able to bring fresh and innovative insights into the Companion Animals - Therapeutics and Vaccines Portfolios. Individuals who have strong Companion Animal Sales Management networks (veterinary surgeons, vet hospitals) may also be considered. The individual is required to Lead this Portfolio as their own business within a business, and to drive new channels and generate higher levels of revenues in a growth market.
